🇧🇮 Agricultural News — Burundi

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

Burundi’s president urges young people to expand organic fertiliser production

On 6 October 2026, Burundi’s presidency reported that President Évariste Ndayishimiye encouraged young entrepreneurs working on organic fertiliser production and processing. He highlighted soil fertility, access to locally produced fertilisers, the potential role of small-livestock manure and technical support from the Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi (ISABU). This is a policy announcement; it does not by itself establish a subsidy or guarantee that products are available nationwide.

Source: Presidency of the Republic of Burundi · Verified: 2026-10-14

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Burundi farmers highlight fertilizer, seed, market and post-harvest challenges

At an agricultural and livestock exhibition in Gitega, producers highlighted climate impacts, limited access to fertilizer and improved seed, weak market access, low farm-gate prices and crop losses linked to storage and preservation constraints.

Source: Agence Burundaise de Presse · Verified: 2026-10-13

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Burundi presents seasonal rainfall outlook and crop-planning advice for 2026

Burundi’s national news agency reported that the national meteorological and geographic institute and the agriculture ministry presented the September–December 2026 seasonal outlook at a forum in Bujumbura in late August. Officials advised farmers and communities to prepare drainage and soil-conservation measures for heavy rain and to consider crops better suited to excess moisture. The article reports a forecast and preparedness guidance, not guaranteed local rainfall.

Source: Agence Burundaise de Presse (ABP) · Verified: 2026-10-14

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CABI reports successful biological control of mango mealybug in Burundi orchards

CABI reported in September 2026 that field monitoring in Burundi found parasitoids released against invasive mango mealybug establishing and helping suppress pest populations in farmers’ orchards. The work, carried out with Burundi plant-health specialists under PlantwisePlus, supports biological pest management; results varied by location, and farmers should follow local plant-health advice.

Source: CABI · Verified: 2026-10-14

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Burundi and FAO conduct follow-up on agriculture projects

Burundi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported a joint follow-up and evaluation mission for FAO-supported agricultural projects, following coordination meetings in Bujumbura. The mission aimed to review project interventions and practical arrangements for field monitoring.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Burundi · Verified: 2026-10-14

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Burundi launches a national agroecology performance evaluation project

FAO, the European Union and Burundi’s agriculture ministry launched the TAPE+ national project to collect evidence on farming systems and agroecological performance. The initiative is intended to inform agricultural policies and support more resilient, environmentally sustainable production.

Source: FAO Plant Production and Protection · Verified: 2026-10-13

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